The game was announced at Thursday’s Nintendo Direct, which streamed live just six days before the planned Switch 2 Direct on April 2. The Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for launch within 2025, so it’s likely that Rhythm Heaven Groove will be compatible with both the original Switch and its successor.

Finally, finally, finally, in the waning hours of the Nintendo Switch's life, we're getting some representation from the beloved Rhythm Heaven franchise with a new entry. Announced during Nintendo Direct March 2025,